On my home from bible study tonight I carefully listened to the words of I’m Gonna Be Ready by Yolanda Adams. This song really touched me. The song reminded me of what it really means to be ready. Sometimes in life we become too consumed with our day-to-day situations and circumstances to really seek God let alone wait patiently for His answer.

At some point or another we have or will face situations that tests us. You may be surrounded by people who claim they are for you but steady plot against you. You might be surrounded by co-workers who never speak, never include you or invite to join them – unless they want something. You might be overlooked for a position because you don’t have a college degree or because in their eyes you don’t measure up. Whatever the situation you’re facing today, lay it at the throne of God. In spite of what it looks like or feels like I believe that God is working things out on your behalf.

Whether you’re In the midst of the storm, the lion’s den, the fiery furnace, deep in the valley or surrounded by trouble on every side you MUST keep your eyes on Jesus, walk in love, have forgiveness in your heart and pray for those who hurt you.

The enemy will use whoever he can to sidetrack you and me. We’re living in times where we can’t afford to take our eyes off Jesus because if/when we do we will sink, lose focus and become consumed with how and what WE are going to do to fix the situation. It’s not for us to fix. Give it to Jesus!